OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA) — Gov. Henry S. Oaminal has set up a relief warehouse in Misamis Occidental to improve disaster preparedness and ensure swift aid delivery during calamities.
Oaminal, together with Vice Governor Rowena Gutierrez, and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Ronald Ryan Cui, led the inauguration of the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental (PGMO)-DSWD Relief Warehousing Facility on June 24.
The facility, located at the PEO Compound in Lower Lamac, Oroquieta, is a crucial addition to the province’s disaster preparedness infrastructure.
The relief warehouse is envisioned as a strategic hub for storing and distributing relief goods during emergencies. It ensures organized and timely responses to the needs of residents affected by disasters across the province.
During the inauguration, Oaminal challenged the employees of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office (DSWDO) to work tirelessly towards achieving the vision of “Asenso Misamis Occidental,” which aims for a peaceful, prosperous, and joyful Misamisnon community.
Cui expressed his appreciation for the province’s partnership under Governor Oaminal’s leadership. He emphasized the warehouse’s role in prepositioning relief goods and non-food aid for immediate disaster response, which will expedite DSWD operations in the province.
“On behalf of our Regional Director, Ramil F. Jamen, I extend my sincere thanks for this partnership. The purpose of this warehouse is to ensure we can respond immediately in the event of a disaster, like the recent shear line incident. This facility will be a significant help,” Cui said.
The blessing and turnover of the new facility mark an improved delivery of programs and services aligned with the province’s mantra that all Misamisnons should live peacefully, prosperously, and happily.
This strategic initiative underscores the provincial government’s commitment to disaster readiness and the welfare of its residents, ensuring that Misamis Occidental is well-prepared to handle emergencies and provide necessary aid efficiently. (PGMO/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)
